2027 Chicago Municipal Election Printing Services
Union Campaign Printing, Signs, Petitions, Direct Mail, Literature, Apparel, and Promo Items
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Chicago Municipal Election: Tuesday, February 23, 2027
Runoff elections, where required, are scheduled for Tuesday, April 6, 2027. Start planning campaign printing before filing, launch, persuasion, vote-by-mail, early voting, Election Day, and any runoff.
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Minuteman Press Chicago produces union campaign printing, yard signs, direct mail, palm cards, door hangers, postcards, banners, buttons, apparel, promotional products, and coordinated election materials for candidates, campaign committees, political organizations, unions, advocacy groups, and ballot initiatives.
We support citywide and ward-level campaigns with local pickup at our Clybourn Avenue shop, delivery throughout Chicago, and shipping when needed. Send the product list, quantities, artwork status, and required in-hand date for an accurate quote.
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Built for Chicago campaigns
• Mayoral campaigns
• City Clerk and City Treasurer campaigns
• Aldermanic campaigns in all 50 wards
• Campaign committees and political organizations
• Unions, advocacy groups, and ballot committees
• Citywide, ward-specific, and multilingual versions
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Send these details for pricing
• Product and finished size
• Quantity for each version
• Paper, stock, sign material, or product style
• One-sided or two-sided printing
• Finishing and installation hardware
• Artwork status and number of versions
• Required in-hand date
• Pickup, delivery, mailing, or shipping needs
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Campaign printing for every phase of the election
Build a coordinated program instead of ordering each piece separately. We can produce matching campaign materials across print, signs, mail, apparel, and promotional products.
Yard signs and outdoor visibility
• Coroplast yard signs
• H-frames and sign stakes
• Window and office signs
• Vinyl banners
• Posters and rigid boards
• Rally, press-event, and Election Day signage
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Walk literature and voter contact
• Palm cards and push cards
• Door hangers
• Flyers and fact sheets
• Canvass leave-behinds
• Endorsement pieces
• Multilingual and ward-specific versions
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Direct mail and voter outreach
• Political postcards and self-mailers
• Letters, envelopes, and reply materials
• Variable-data and versioned mail
• Ward, precinct, and audience segmentation
• Addressing, presorting, and mailing support
• Persuasion, vote-by-mail, GOTV, and runoff mail
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Campaign identity and supporter items
• Business cards and stationery
• Presentation folders and briefing materials
• Campaign buttons and lapel pins
• T-shirts, polos, hats, and volunteer apparel
• Stickers, labels, and decals
• Tote bags, drinkware, and event giveaways
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Union printing and controlled campaign production
Political printing is deadline-sensitive and version-sensitive. Our workflow is designed to keep campaign pieces organized from quote through proof, production, mailing, delivery, or pickup.
Union label available
Minuteman Press Chicago is affiliated with the Allied Printing Trades Council of Chicago, Label 600. The union label can be included on eligible printed materials when requested and approved for the project.
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Proof before production
Names, ward numbers, election dates, supplied paid-for statements, union-label placement, language versions, mailing panels, and production specifications are reviewed through the proofing process when applicable. The campaign is responsible for supplying and approving legally required content.
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Version control
Clearly labeled files help prevent mix-ups between wards, languages, endorsements, mail lists, event dates, and runoff versions. We can quote several versions as one coordinated project.
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Local pickup, delivery, and shipping
Pick up at 1249 N. Clybourn Ave., request delivery within the Chicago area, or provide the destination for shipping. Timing and cost depend on the product, quantity, destination, and deadline.
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Plan for the full 2027 election cycle
Campaign needs change quickly. Build the production schedule around the decision points that matter.
1) Organize
Campaign identity, stationery, petition-related printing, business cards, launch materials, and volunteer supplies.
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2) Build visibility
Yard signs, banners, window signs, palm cards, door hangers, apparel, buttons, and event materials.
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3) Contact voters
Persuasion mail, targeted literature, endorsement pieces, vote-by-mail reminders, and GOTV materials.
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4) Prepare for a runoff
Reserve time for revised dates, new messaging, additional signs, rapid-turn mail, and replacement literature.
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How campaign orders work
Send complete specifications first. Rush availability depends on the product, artwork, quantity, finishing, mailing requirements, and current production schedule.
1) Send specifications
Provide product type, size, quantity, versions, stock or material, finishing, delivery method, and the required in-hand date.
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2) Confirm quote and proof
Pricing, production assumptions, deadlines, and proof requirements are confirmed before the order moves into production.
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3) Approve and produce
Production begins after the required approval and payment conditions are satisfied. File or specification issues are flagged before production when identified.
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4) Mail, deliver, ship, or pick up
Completed materials are prepared for the delivery method confirmed in the order. Mailing schedules must account for production and postal processing.
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Chicago campaign printing FAQ
Can you print the union label on campaign materials?
The Allied Printing Trades Council of Chicago union label is available on eligible work. Request it when the job is quoted so placement and production requirements can be reviewed. |
Can one order include several wards, languages, or candidate versions?
Yes. Provide a version list and label each file clearly. Quantities, text changes, photographs, ward numbers, languages, and mailing lists should be identified before proofing. |
Do you handle rush political printing?
Rush and same-day service may be available for select products. Call first with the exact specifications and in-hand deadline. Availability is not guaranteed until the job is reviewed and accepted. |
Can you mail campaign postcards and letters?
Yes. Send the piece specifications, quantity, mailing list status, target in-home timing, and postal requirements. Production and mail processing schedules should be established before the artwork deadline. |
Where is Minuteman Press Chicago located?
1249 N. Clybourn Ave., Chicago, IL 60610. Call (312) 664-6150 for current production and pickup information. |
